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Dr. Ellen Langer

Season 5 Episode 505 | 27m 45s

Dr. Ellen Langer made history as the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard University. Known as the "mother of mindfulness" and the "mother of positive psychology," Dr. Langer's work has shown that our thoughts can influence our physical well-being, from weight loss to wound healing. Today we dive into her fascinating findings and her bold theory of mind-body unity.

Aired: 09/30/25 | Expires: 12/28/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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